Investing in Solar Energy: Recommendations for the U.S. Department
of Energy's Research and Development Budget for Renewable Energy Technologies,
FY 1992-1994, 48 pp., Mar. 1991. Available from Public Citizen, 215
Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington DC 20003 (202-546-4996); $10. Presented to the
U.S. Congress by a coalition of 32 consumer, environmental, industry and state
government organizations. (See News, this Global Climate Change Digest issue--Apr.
1991.)

Conducted by leading Democratic and Republic pollsters for UCS and other
groups. A national survey of 1200 adults shows that three out of four believe
reducing energy demand makes more sense than increasing domestic production.
Seven out of ten favor a U.S. lead in international action against global
warming, and most favor 40 mpg vehicle mileage standards.

Aimed at influencing the national energy strategy, this study found that
electric utilities emitted 36% of the nation's total CO2; the transportation
sector was next at 30% and the industrial sector 23%. Emissions are tabulated by
state and by individual utility plants. Investment in energy efficiency is
recommended.